Description One time payment to help families with Children with Disabilities during Summer. Benefit Amount Up to $800. Eligibility Criteria Have a child with a disability. Application Process Apply through Department of Family Services.
Description This program provides loans and funding to students seeking post-secondary education. Details on Full-Time Studies: https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/apply/new/FundingAvailable.asp Details on Part-Time Studies: https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/Apply/New/PartTimeStudies.asp Benefit Amount Varies. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for Nova Scotia Student Financial Assistance, you must: Note: For Part-Time studies, you must be taking between 20% and 59% of a full course load. Application … Read more
Description The Nova Scotia Child Benefit is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to help low- and modest-income families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. These amounts are combined with the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) into a single monthly payment. Benefit Amount $127.08 per month for first child, $127.09 per month … Read more
Description The Childcare Assistance Program (CAP) is offered through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to provide support to low- and middle-income families with preschool-age children 0 – 5 years, not yet attending school and enrolled in a non-designated Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) facility and/or school-age children (5-12) enrolled in a … Read more
Description Academic upgrading courses or personal learning programs provide training opportunities to adults. These programs are offered free of charge in communities around the province and are available in either English or French, depending upon the needs of the community. Programs are administered through a partnership with the Community Adult Learning Network (CALNet). The academic … Read more
Description The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities Program assists families to address the unmet needs of the child or children with the disability by providing the required support and resources. These supports include: The program is voluntary and families are expected to work with a social worker. There is a family financial contribution towards … Read more
Description Helps families with the cost of licensed child care for children up to age 12. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description Provides financial support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through two streams: Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description A monthly financial benefit for low-income pregnant individuals and families with children under age five. It helps cover the cost of nutritious food during pregnancy and early childhood. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process
Description The program helps families with the cost of regulated child care services. It is income tested and aims to eliminate child care fees for eligible families. Benefit Amount The Subsidy amount varies based on family income, size, and the type of child care used. It can cover full or partial childcare costs. Eligibility Criteria … Read more
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